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  • Prof Patty
  • January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Neiman Marcus Cookies

Makes about 12-15 cookies. Ingredients ½ cup butter ½ cup sugar ½ cup plus 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup and 2 tbsp flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 ¼

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